Go out Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈaʊt
GOH-owt
ɡˈəʊ/ /ˈaʊt
gOH-owt
Definition
To leave your home or another place, often for social activities or errands. It also means for something—like a light or fire—to stop burning or shining.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common. Social: 'go out' with friends, 'go out' on a date. For lights/fires: 'the light went out'. Often followed by 'with' (for people) or 'for' (for purpose). Do not confuse with 'go outside' (just to outdoors, not necessarily for social purpose).
Spanish: salir - apagarse (luz/fuego)Portuguese (BR): sair - apagar (luz/fogo)Portuguese (PT): sair - apagar-se (luz/fogo)Chinese (Simplified): 出去 - 熄灭（灯/火）Chinese (Traditional): 出去 - 熄滅（燈/火）Hindi: बाहर जाना - बुझना (बत्ती/आग)Arabic: يخرج - ينطفئ (ضوء/نار)Bengali: বের হওয়া - বাইরে যাওয়া (মিলতে দেখা বা অনুষ্ঠান করতে) - নিভে যাওয়া (আলো বা আগুন)Russian: выйти - погаснуть (о свете, огне)Japanese: 出かける - 消える（光や火が）Vietnamese: đi ra ngoài - tắt (về đèn hoặc lửa)Korean: 나가다 - 꺼지다(불이나 빛이)Turkish: dışarı çıkmak - sönmek (ışık/ateş)Urdu: باہر جانا - بجھ جانا (روشنی یا آگ)Indonesian: keluar - padam (untuk lampu/nyala api)
Example Sentences
I want to go out tonight with my friends.
basic
The lights go out when there is a storm.
basic
We usually go out for dinner on Saturdays.
basic
If you leave candles burning, they might go out by themselves.
natural
Let’s go out somewhere fun this weekend!
natural
He asked me if I wanted to go out with him on Friday.
natural